Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (21 motions)
19 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Consent Items 2.1 to 2.11 BE APPROVED with the exception of item 2.8.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the annual meeting calendar for the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as Appendix “A”), BE APPROVED; it being understood that adjustments to the calendar may be required from time to time in order to accommodate special/additional meetings or changes to governing legislation.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the report dated May 26, 2025, titled “Enwave Update – London District Energy” BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the roof replacement of the Junior Achievement Centre, 15 Wharncliffe Road North: a) the report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the funding for this procurement BE APPROVED as set out in the Sources of Financing Report, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as Appendix “A”; c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to negotiate an updated modernized agreement between the City and the Junior Achievement of Southwestern Ontario Inc.; and d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to undertake all actions necessary to implement these recommendations.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the 2025 Reserve and Reserve Fund Monitoring and Housekeeping Report BE RECEIVED for information; b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as “Appendix C”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend By-Law No. A.-8409-258 being “A by-law to establish the London Police Service Reserve Fund”; c) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as “Appendix D”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, to amend By-law No. A.-8413-262 being “A by-law to establish the DC Incentive Program - Property Tax Supported Reserve Fund”; and d) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as “Appendix E”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025, being “A by-law to establish the Community Efficiency Retrofit Programs Reserve Fund.”
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the 2024 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement BE RECEIVED for information in accordance with section 42 (17) of the Planning Act, 1990; b) the 2024 reporting of former Section 37 bonusing funds held by the City of London BE RECEIVED for information; and c) the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports BE DIRECTED to make the 2024 Parkland Reserve Fund annual financial statement and reporting of former Section 37 Planning Act (Bonusing) funds still held available to the public on the City of London website.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 3, 2025 to: a) amending agreement between The Corporation of the City of London and Donald Jones Management Services Inc. (the “Amending Agreement”) BE APPROVED to: i) extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2030; ii) amend Schedule “A” Regular Personnel Costs or Contract Service of the Agreement; and, iii) amend Schedule “B” – Centennial Hall Rates and Requirements of the Agreement; b) the Mayor and the City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute the agreement approved in a), above.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the Bradley Avenue Extension & White Oaks Tributary Complete Corridor project, from Wharncliffe Road South to Jalna Boulevard (RFT-2025-087): a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited, at its tendered price of $21,135,965.36, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited was the lowest of four bids received and meets the City’s specifications and requirements, in accordance with Section 13.2 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; b) WSP Canada Inc. BE AUTHORIZED to complete the contract administration and construction inspection for this project in accordance with the estimate, on file, at an upset amount of $1,937,031.96, excluding HST, in accordance with Section 15.2 (g) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; c) the contract with Montrose Environmental Solutions Canada Inc. BE INCREASED by $139,980.00 to a total amended value of $639,425.00, excluding HST, for additional consultant tasks including coordination for tender preparation, construction support, and post-construction flood line mapping, in accordance with Section 20.3 (e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy; d) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to approve Memorandums of Understanding between the
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2024 Annual Report on Budweiser Gardens, as appended to the staff report dated May 26, 2025 as ‘Appendix B’, BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the Procurement Strategy: Prioritizing Canadian Business report BE RECEIVED for information.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program to carry out consulting services for the identified projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 15.2(e) of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy: i) Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Ontario Street, from Central Avenue to Dufferin Avenue, in the total amount of $268,400.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; ii) Archibald, Gray & McKay Engineering Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Southdale Road East, from Wellingsboro Road to Willow Drive, in the total amount of $266,888.00 (including contingency), excluding HST; iii) GEI Consultants Canada Ltd. BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Dearness Drive, from Bradley Avenue to Wellington Road, in the total amount of $176,500.50 (including contingency), excluding HST; iv) Development Engineering (London) Limited BE APPOINTED consulting engineers to complete the pre-design, and detailed design for the reconstruction of Edinburgh Street, from Foster Avenue to eas
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That By-law No. CPOL.-273-251, being the “Public Access During Council and Standing Committee Meetings Policy” BE AMENDED in section 4.2.5 to replace the word "Protest" with "Intentional Disruption".
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part to read as follows: The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to amend By-law No. CPOL.-231- 555, being the “Policy for the Establishment and Maintenance of Council Policies” for the next Council Policy review cycle to include a requirement to review Council Policies using a Climate Lens.
Moved by S. Franke, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part to read as follows: The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to: i) continue to work with London Transit Commission and London Public Library to determine appropriate metrics for which these agencies may apply for assessment growth funding; ii) review and report back to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee on amendments to By-law No. CPOL.-47- 243, being the “Assessment Growth Policy”, if necessary, to clarify eligibility criteria pertaining to the pressures of a growing city
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include a new part to read as follows: That Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the school boards with respect to the applicability of By-law No. CPOL.-17-213, being the “Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Policy”, extending to Conseil scolaire catholique Providence and Conseil Scolaire Viamonde and bring forward any necessary changes to the Policy to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by A. Hopkins
Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED
Moved by A. Hopkins, seconded by S. Franke
Carried
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an information report summarizing the amounts owed by Aspire Food Group, the process to collect, expected outcomes and a brief summary of property taxes, fines and other accounts receivable that are deemed uncollectible.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That the following actions be taken with respect to the rehabilitation project on Gainsborough Road: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the community regarding the proposed changes to the stretch of Gainsborough Road; and b) the Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to prepare a new rendering that supports maintaining the (2) two eastbound lanes on Gainsborough Road; it being noted that the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee received a communication from Councillor C. Rahman with respect to this matter.
Moved by C. Rahman, seconded by J. Pribil
Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Eleanor Street Infrastructure Renewal Project: a) Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the community, including local businesses, regarding the changes to this part of Eleanor Street; b) Civic Administration BE REQUESTED to prepare a new rendering that addresses the parking needs, accessibility concerns and loading dock on the west side of Eleanor Street.
Moved by J. Pribil, seconded by P. Van Meerbergen
Lost
That the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed session to consider the following: 6.1 A matter pertaining to litigation or potential litigation and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with respect to the Eleanor Street Infrastructure Renewal Project.